Founder stories from the world of Data and AI Beyond the Now: Building the Future of Work with Data & AI S1 | E20 | Maximising the potential of AI with Rajesh Kandaswamy - AI Strategy Advisor & Former Gartner Chief of Research & Fellow - ThinkData Podcast

Episode 20

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8th Sep 2023

S1 | E20 | Maximising the potential of AI with Rajesh Kandaswamy - AI Strategy Advisor & Former Gartner Chief of Research & Fellow

This is Episode 20 of the Thinkdata podcast in partnership with Dataworks and it is great to welcome Rajesh Kandaswamy to the show.

Rajesh spent 10 years at Gartner where he was their chief of research and fellow and is now in the process of launching his own AI product, whilst also advising a handful of companies that are looking to realize the full potential of AI and generative AI.

Widely recognized as one of the leading voices in the world of AI, Rajesh offers a refreshing and fascinating insight into this space.

  • What led Rajesh to leave Gartner after a decade, to now focus his efforts on advising AI companies and launching his very own AI startup.
  • What are the key factors that large enterprises should consider when contemplating investments in artificial intelligence?
  • What are some of the misconceptions about AI adoption and what can be done about it?
  • How does Rajesh feel about the growth trajectory of AI compared to other emerging technologies, such as blockchain?
  • What factors will ultimately determine the success of an AI product within Generative AI?
  • What are his predictions and insights regarding the future direction of AI and its potential impacts on various industries and aspects of daily life?
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About the Podcast

ThinkData Podcast
Beyond the Now: Building the Future of Work with Data & AI
If you’re into the latest in Data and AI, and curious about how founders and senior leaders are building and scaling companies in this space, you’re in the right place.

Each episode, we sit down with some of the most interesting voices in the industry, from startup founders to seasoned execs, to hear their stories, lessons learned, and the real strategies behind growing great businesses.

About your host

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Alex Hutchings

I’m the Co-Founder of the Dataworks Group, a specialist talent partner in the world of Data and Artificial Intelligence.

I’ve spent the last 15+ years working at the heart of this space, helping some of the most exciting companies on the planet build world-class Data and AI teams.

Through our roundtables, live events, and right here on the ThinkData Podcast, my goal is simple: to bring you real insights from the fastest-growing talent market in the world.

Whether you’re building, hiring, or just curious about what’s next, you’ll hear straight from the founders and senior leaders shaping the future of work.